Money Central encyclopedia
Understand the product before you compare the provider.
Straightforward explanations of how financial products work, when they may fit, what they cost, and which questions to ask.
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What is personal loan?
Answer a few questions and see personal loan options from lenders who work with borrowers like you.
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What is mortgage?
Answer a few questions and connect with mortgage providers who lend in your state.
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What is heloc?
See what you could borrow against your home, and draw only what you actually need.
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What is home equity loan?
A fixed rate, a fixed payment, and the full amount up front. See what you qualify for.
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What is debt relief?
Tell us what you owe and we'll match you with programs built for your situation.
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What is credit repair?
Get matched with services that dispute inaccurate items and help you rebuild.
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What is credit score?
Get matched with monitoring and score tools, and see what to work on first.
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What is home repair?
Tell us about the project and get matched with contractors and financing options in your area.
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What is home warranty?
Compare home warranty plans that cover appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
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What is medical financing?
Compare financing options for dental, vision, elective procedures, and existing medical bills.
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What is auto loan?
Compare auto loan options first, so the dealer is negotiating against a rate you already have.
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What is auto refinance?
If your credit improved since you bought, refinancing may cut your rate and your monthly payment.
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What is business loan?
Working capital, equipment, and expansion funding from lenders who work with businesses your size.
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What is credit card?
Cash back, travel, balance transfers, and credit building. Compare cards you have a real shot at.
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What is banking?
Compare checking, high-yield savings, CDs, and money market accounts from FDIC-insured institutions.
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What is insurance?
Auto, home, life, health, and renters. Answer a few questions and see quotes from licensed carriers.
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What is student loan?
Refinancing, repayment plans, and new borrowing. See which path fits the loans you actually have.
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